Don't give me perfection, O God, gift me instead with the imperfect.
So that from the flawed and the broken, I may learn to seek your healing love.
Don't give me calm, O Lord, gift me instead with chaos.
So that in the midst of tumult, I may learn to seek your peace.
Don't give me certainty, O God, gift me instead with confusion.
So that in my uncertainty, I may learn to rely upon your wisdom.
Don't give me wealth, O Lord, gift me instead with want.
So that in my poverty, I may learn to rely upon you to sustain us.
Do not give me family, O God, but make of me an orphan.
So that in my loneliness, I may learn to turn to You for comfort.
Do not give me strength, O Lord, but make me weak.
So that in my powerlessness, I may learn to rely upon your might.
Thank you, O Mighty One, for hearing my prayer in this season of heartbreak. I know it is only your strength and your wisdom and your courage which carry me from day to day. Thank you for the gift of faith and a calm heart, so that I may rest in You to find respite from the storm. Amen.
5 comments:
Thanks Mom, I needed that. I am printing it and putting it on my desk.
You are a blessing
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I needed that today. THANK YOU!
that is beautiful. did you write that? my, you are talented.
I did write it. Thank you.
I love this! I hope your "season of heartbreak" has some moments of joy, too. I am praying for you!
Love, Suzanne
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